“A hug is two hearts wrapped in arms.” Author Unknown I admit it. I’m a hugger. I give hugs often and freely! I think hugs are so important to me because I grew up in a family that didn’t express affection, and where hugs were seldom given. In fact, I don’t recall my Dad ever giving me a hug. Growing up without such affection taught me the value of a hug, and expressing love and affection to people in my life. All people need warmth, nurturing and compassion, and not surprisi

“The Most Beautiful Flower”, is a story with a message that reminds us to see and appreciate the beauty and love that is all around us in every moment. Life is a gift, every second of it. Sometimes we are so consumed with the trials and challenges in our lives that we forget to be thankful. Sometimes our hearts are so heavy with grief or sorrow or even self-pity we are unable to rise above the pain to recognize how blessed we actually are in spite of our troubles. Sometimes w

I know God lives by the wonders I see! How else could such beauty possibly be? Witness His glory in the breaking of dawn – Its quiet splendor all too quickly gone. Birds sing merrily to greet the new day – With their bold array of colors displayed. Dewdrops tenderly kiss each blade of grass – In a morning embrace that will all-to-soon pass. A fiery sun rises as it gives way – To the warmth and light of its life-giving rays. I know God lives by the wonders I see – Ho

Scripture: He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 What are the wounds that bind you? What are the wounds that keep you bound to the past and preventing you from living joyfully in the present? How do we “let go”, and by that I mean really “let go” of the memories and pain of things that happened yesterday? We all know in our ‘heads’ at least, that we need to move beyond past hurts but it isn’t always that easy. The problem is in getting our hearts